Question

question 1 of 10
why did the united states slow its construction of nuclear power plants in the
1980s?

a. americans felt that there were plenty of oil reserves.

b. nuclear power became too expensive.

c. the government banned nuclear power as part of an international
treaty.

d. americans felt less safe after the accident at three mile island.

Explanation:

In 1979, the Three Mile Island nuclear accident occurred in the US. This accident raised public concerns about nuclear power safety. Option A: Oil reserves' perception didn't directly slow nuclear plant construction. Option B: Cost wasn't the primary reason for slowing in the 1980s due to this event. Option C: There was no such international - treaty - based ban on nuclear power. So the accident at Three Mile Island led to safety concerns, making Americans feel less safe and thus slowing nuclear power plant construction.

Answer:

D. Americans felt less safe after the accident at Three Mile Island.